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Leica MC120 HD & MC170 HDDigital HD microscope cameras for optimum visualization and ultimate ease of use

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Easy. Fast. Brilliant.

Best PerFormance For

HiGHest requirements

The high-performance Leica MC120 HD

and MC170 HD microscope cameras

provide ultra-high-speed live images via

an HDMI interface to a high-definition

monitor, or via a USB interface to a

computer screen. Depending on the

operating mode configured, the camera

can be operated entirely separately,

directly with a remote control on an

HD monitor, or on a computer with high-

performance Leica imaging software that

was developed for the special require-

ments in microscopy. Brilliant and

professional – the results of the new

HD microscope camera are impressive!

Fast and precise HD live preview images – right on your HD monitor! Absolutely user-friendly

and, with an outstanding price/performance ratio, the new Leica MC120 HD and MC170 HD

microscope cameras complement the high-definition product range for optimum use in industry

and research. The perfect interaction of trend-setting quality, ultimate convenience of operation,

and innovative image management create ideal requirements for ergonomic, efficient work with

excellent results.

The infrared remote control allows

comfortable work: Faster changeover to

other camera modes; running a white

balance operation; capturing movie clips

for fast documentation and hands-on

training; saving directly to an SD card. In

addition, all camera parameters can be

controlled directly and conveniently, even

advanced settings such as brightness,

intensification, or contrast of the image.

User-friendly menus on the monitor

support professional processing of

images. This enables digital watermarks,

company logos, or even bar displays to be

very easily copied right into the images.

Comfort and convenience at the touch of a button: RC2 remote control

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For aLL requirements:

cost eFFiciency By means

oF FLexiBiLity

With the C-mount interface, the compact

HD microscope cameras fit on every

commercially available microscope,

macroscope, or imaging instrument. That

makes them particularly flexible and of

interest for individual requirements and

budgets.

With the C-mount adapter, even existing

microscopes can be easily and cost-

efficiently enhanced with the advantages

of the MC120 HD and MC170 HD cameras.

to tHe Heart oF tHe matter.

PerFect imaGe manaGement

It has never been easier to acquire and

edit first-class images. The new

MC120 HD and MC170 HD cameras get

right to the heart of today's requirements

for innovative image management. Use of

the latest CMOS image sensors

guarantees maximum image quality –

pin-sharp and natural images, even in

unfavorable light conditions. The

intelligent automatic mode adapts

exposure time, gamma, and various other

camera settings to nearly every situation

with amazing precision. The latest image

processing algorithms provide perfect

results in images or brilliant HD videos

– whether on a computer, right on the

HD screen, or on the mobile SD card.

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Examination of the surface composition of printed circuit boards Simple and fast: All switches and plug connections are located on the rear side of the camera for easy access.

Inspection of electrical parts and soldered joints Visualization of a fruit fly wing (Drosophila melanogaster)

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For aLL requirements:

Leica aPPLication suite (Las) soFtWare

Leica Application Suite (LAS) is the platform for all of the micro-

scopes and microscope cameras from Leica Microsystems.

Precise measurements and analyses are carried out on the

digital image with it. This software allows expansion with a

multitude of modules, which are unified in a collective, easy-to-

use user interface. The compact and free Leica EZ software is

suited for easily making remarks and measurements. For Apple

users there is the user-friendly Leica Acquire camera software.

Just like LAS, it contains many intuitive functions for optimal

camera settings. Using Leica Acquire, images can be trans-

ferred to other image editing programs immediately, such as

iPhoto or Aperture, or stored in a simple gallery.

BENEfITS of THE LEICa MC120 HD & MC170 HD:

› Digital microscope camera with HD live image for operation with or without a computer.

› MC120 HD with a resolution of 2.5 megapixels, optimum for most microscopy applications.

› MC170 HD with a resolution of 5 megapixels, also suited for acquiring the finest details at low magnifications.

› Very fast or high-resolution live preview images on an HD monitor (720 p or 1080 i/p).

› Outstanding price/performance ratio and cost efficiency. › Ergonomic, thanks to view switching between the binocular tube and

the HD monitor. › Highly compact – with the corresponding C-mount adapter, it fits on

any microscope with a C-mount port.

› Easy, inexpensive, fast and high-quality image storage to the SD card. › Full HD movie clips recorded directly to the SD card (MP4 format). › Direct control of all camera parameters via infrared remote control

(in HD mode). › Captured images stored and managed directly on the computer. › Best image quality and sharpness without vignetting or reflections. › Automatic, predefined, or user-specific selection of camera parameters. › USB2 connector for power supply and data transfer via computer. › Including the standard LAS software for easy camera control, image

acquisition, commenting, and measuring.

Easy and reproducible documentation Brilliant Full HD movie clips

Added value including: LAS with LAS Montage module (top image) and LAS EZ (bottom image)

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Leica mc 120 Hd & 170 Hd easy. Fast. BriLLiant.

eLectronic interFaces

computer USB 2.0, standard USB plug type B

High-definition connector HDMI 1.3, standard HDMI plug type A

audio Audio signals for recording, white balance, etc. (can be turned off)

on/off switch Available, on rear side of the camera

Pc/Hd switch Available, on rear side of the camera

Pinhole switch

Display for the current resolution, Changeover to the next resolution, reset, firmware upload

remote control Infrared remote control RC2, with button battery type CR2025

remote release (optional: 12730229)

Hand and foot trigger, with 1.5 m cable

sd card (secure digital) SD HC compatible, 128 MB – 32 GB

status Led 3 colors: green – power on, yellow – busy, red – error

Power supply Through a USB cable to computer or to external USB power supply 5 V

Power requirement 4 W

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operating temperature range

+5 °C - 50 °C

rel. humidity 10 - 90 %

Weight 250 g (camera only)

confirmation of ce conformity

Available

tested standards EMI/RFI: EN55011-B EMC: EN61000-3-3 / EN61010-1 / EN61326-1 / EN61326-2-3

camera MC120 HD MC170 HD

resolution Hd ready(Live images) Full Hd Pc

1280x720 - 50 Hz / 60 Hz - 30 fps1920x1080 - 50 Hz / 60 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz - 30 fps

1600x1200 - 10 fps / 1024x768 - 24 fps

resolution(individual images)

2.5 megapixels (1824x1368) 5 megapixels (2592x1944)1.1 megapixels (1216x912) 2.5 megapixels (1824x1368) 1.1 megapixels (1216x912)

resolution(movie clips)

HD1080 (1920x1080)HD720 (1280x720)

Pixel size at max. resolution

3.34 µm x 3.34 µm 2.35 µm x 2.35 µm

sensor grade Aptina 1/2.3" CMOS

sensor size 6.1 mm x 4.6 mm

exposure time 0.5 ms – 500 ms

reinforcement 1× – 12×

color depth 3x8 bit = 24 bit

data format Pc Hd

JPG / TIF / AVIJPG / MP4

operating systems Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS X

software Pc mac

Leica LAS & LAS EZ software Leica Acquire software

recommended computer configuration:

PC / Mac, Intel Core 2 Duo, >2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 24-bit graphics, 1248 × 1024

mecHanicaL and oPticaL interFaces

mechanical C-mount thread

color filter Type IRB680, replaceable, (stock number: 12730484)

recommended c-mount adapter

0.55x / 0.5x / 0.4x

Leica MC120 HD & MC170 HD – Technical Data

order numBers

12 730 464 u Leica MC120 HD camera (including USB power supply, HDMI cable, SD card, RC2 remote control)

12 730 465 u Leica MC170 HD camera (including USB power supply, HDMI cable, SD card, RC2 remote control)

12 730 229 v Hand or footswitch with 2 m cable

The Leica MC camera has an image section with a 16:9 size ratio for live images on an HD monitor (shown with a green frame). The images are always saved in a 4:3 size ratio (shown with a red frame).

Assembly diagram:HD screenHDMI cable, 2.5 m

Windows PC/MacUSB 2.0 cable, 1.8 m

RC2 Remote control

SD card

USB power supply

Hand/foot-switch

LeicaSoftware

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10 450 528 0.5x

11 541 544 0.55x 10 450 622 0.4x

MC120 HD / MC170 HD12 730 464 / 12 730 465

PC mode (with computer)

HD mode (standalone)

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Leica DM500 / DM750

The Leica MC120 HD and MC170 HD fit excellently on the DM500 or DM750 school microscopes. These feature many particularly user-friendly details, such as EZLite, EZStore, and AgTreat. To use the cameras on these microscopes, we recommend using the high-quality 30° or 45° trinocular tubes.

Leica Z6Apo / Z16Apo

When using the Leica MC120 HD and MC170 HD with a Z6Apo or Z16Apo macroscope, a trinocular tube can be omit-ted entirely. With an A tube and C-mount adapter, highly compact and optically outstanding systems can be composed. The fast live image can be conveniently viewed on an HD monitor in high resolution.

Leica M60 / M80

The ergonomically and modularly designed Leica M60 and Leica M80 routine stereo-microscopes offer a large field of view, high depth of field, and excellent optical resolu-tion. With an HDF or HDV tube, the Leica MC120 HD and MC170 HD cameras can be connected to these microscopes

Leica M125

The modular Leica M125 stereomicroscope offers a fully apochromatically corrected 12.5:1 zoom. This large range of positions allows an overview of the specimen as well as observation and acquisition of the finest structures. With a 50 % or 100 % trinocular tube, the Leica MC120 HD or MC170 HD can be connected to this microscope.

The productive cooperative effort "with the user, for the user" has always been the basis for the innovative strength of Leica Microsystems. On this, we have developed our five corporate values: pioneering, high-end quality, team spirit, dedication to science, and continuous improvement. We call making these values reality Living up to Life.

INDUSTRy DIVISIONThe Leica Microsystems Industry Division's focus is to support custom-ers' pursuit of the highest quality end result by providing the best and most innovative imaging systems for their needs to see, measure, and analyze microstructures. Its solutions are used in routine and research industrial applications, in materials science and quality control, in forensic science investigations, and educational applications.

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